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March 1, 2004 - Kerry Holds 3 - 1 Lead Among New York Democrats,
Quinnipiac University Poll Finds;
Few Kerry Voters Likely To Change Their Minds

One day before the New York State primary, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry holds a
63 - 21 percent lead over North Carolina Sen. John Edwards among likely Democratic
primary voters, including undecided voters who are leaning toward a specific candidate,
according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.

Rev. Al Sharpton has 5 percent, with 3 percent for Dennis Kucinich.

In a February 25 poll by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack)
University, Kerry held a 60 - 21 percent lead over Edwards.

Their mind is made up, 73 percent of Kerry voters and 54 percent of Edwards
voters say. But 46 percent of Edwards voters say they might change their mind.

From February 24 - 29, Quinnipiac University surveyed 504 New York State
likely Democratic primary voters, with a margin of error of +/- 4.4 percent.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts
public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and
nationwide as a public service and for research.

1. If the Democratic primary for President were being held today, would
you vote for John Kerry, John Edwards, Al Sharpton, or Dennis Kucinich?

1a. (If undecided on q1.) Well, as of today, do you lean more towards --
Kerry, Edwards, Sharpton or Kucinich?

Tot

Kerry 63%
Edwards 21
Sharpton 5
Kucinich 3
DK/NA 9

2. (If candidate choice on q1.)Is your mind made up, or do you think you
might change your mind before the primary?